Short Description

The Bubble Pad is a full length electric continuously pulsating / alternating air bed pad overlay designed to increase patient comfort with the benefit of low to moderate range pressure area care. It comes with a waterproof cover and can easily be disinfected between use. A really cost effective device used to provide extra patient comfort and excellent value for money.

Models

One model available for Australia (PT-100)

Additional Dimensions

Compressor
Weight (kg) NSW................................... 2 kg
Length NSW........................................ 115 mm
Height NSW........................................ 280 mm
Width NSW......................................... 150 mm

More Details

- Suitable for nursing homes, and private home community use
- Heavy duty replaceable mattress overlay and power unit parts
- Silent power control unit
- Lightweight and portable

Structure
- Joined air cells for optimum user comfort
- Heavy duty fire retardant power unit casing
- Overlay mattress and power unit meets all international, Australian and TGA standards

Attachment
Pad overlay:
Secures firmly to any base mattress on profiling / non - profiling bed frames with two side flaps which tuck in under the base mattress to grip onto the bed frame platform for more stability.
Power unit: Secures with two hangers safely over the bed footboard

Power control unit
- Electric 220/230V
- Attaches to mattress pad overlay with umbilical cord
- On / off switch, weight/comfort selection turn dial, user guide supplied.
- User friendly operating mode (instructions on pump face panel)
- Press on hose connections

Cover
- Waterproof and made from nylon
- Fitted to under mattress and can be wiped clean
- Easy to slide patient up and down the mattress on the smooth top cover surface finish

Customised features
- Can be customised to fit any non single beds e.g. king, king - single, queen, etc.
Partners can still sleep comfortably beside one another.

Safety features
- Can not be put into static mode for constant moderate range pressure area care management

Cleaning requirements
Mattress Overlay, power control unit and power lead
Using a sponge with hot water at 60 degrees C and with a 10:1 mixture of sodium hypochlorite/detergent (Bleach) clean the product in order; removing excess cleaning liquid after each step.
? umbilical cord moving towards the mattress;
? the underside of the mattress
? Sides and under flaps;
? Mattress top surface
? Front, rear, top, bottom and side panels of motor including power lead
? Dry thoroughly using single use clean paper towels
(Please refer to product user manual for machine washing instructions)

Factors To Consider

1. All pressure reduction products must be monitored to prevent any 'bottoming out'. This occurs when the user's weight bears down so hard on the product material that it is flattened and the bony prominences are pressed against the surface below the mattress or seating cushion. Where bottoming out occurs even with correct use (e.g. correct inflation levels), a different product may need to be used. User weights can change over time and the weight limit including linen on bed ,etc should not exceed the recommended product safe working load limit.
2. If non-blanchable erytheme is observed either reposition the patient more frequently or upgrade to a higher level support surface.
3. The mattress can be punctured.

Maintenance

12 monthly service is recommended to get the full life span of the product. This can be arranged thru Pegasus Healthcare. Avoid dropping the power unit or accidental piercings e.g. needles, exposed springs from bed fame or cigarette burns. Motor and mattress can be repaired as necessary.

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp

Place Of Manufacture

Taiwan